by Jen | Sep 3, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed support for marriage equality from the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the Council of Public Health Institutions of Australia (CAPHIA). The two organisations have written to all federal MPs and senators just days after mental...
by Jen | Sep 1, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have applauded a statement in support of marriage equality by the board of leading anti-depression initiative, Beyond Blue, signed by the organisation’s chair, former Victorian Coalition Premier, Jeff Kennett. In its statement the board says the...
by Jen | Aug 31, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have applauded the NSW Young Nationals for their leadership on marriage equality after their state conference endorsed the reform and called for a free vote. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “Marriage equality...
by Jen | Aug 24, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Advocates have welcomed a decision by Kingborough Council in southern Tasmania to endorse marriage equality and write to the federal government expressing its support. The Council joins about 50 other councils nationwide after it voted 5 to 3 to support a marriage...
by Jen | Aug 22, 2015 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, Australian news, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed a report that Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has dropped plans for a referendum on the issue. Australian Marriage Equality national director, Rodney Croome, said, “We welcome reports that a marriage equality referendum is...